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What is the solution for a woman who does not have a mahram, and a suitor from another country has proposed to her, knowing that her father stipulated that the marriage must take place in his country, and the father refuses to have the marriage followed by an announcement, fearing what people might say?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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If a suitor who is suitable proposes to a girl, her guardian should not reject him without a legitimate شرعي reason. The guardian's desire for the marriage to take place in his country is not a sufficient excuse for prevention. The guardian can appoint a Muslim to marry her on his behalf, and authorization can be given over the phone or by a certified letter. If the girl fears her father's منع (obstruction), she can refer her case to a شرعي judge or an Islamic center to arrange her marriage. A woman's travel without a محرم (male guardian) is not permissible except out of necessity or urgent need, and her travel to complete a marriage is not a شرعي excuse. The guardian can seek a محرم to accompany his daughter to resolve the issue.

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